Practice Steel

[Guest]

I saw this and was wondering if anyone has tried using one of these for practice, if you think having a sword like this is useful and productive, and if there are really solid grounds for using such a sword.

http://www.armor.com/2000/catalog/item187.html

The first things that comes to mind are that it would be easy to tell if you took a shot on the ricasso or not, and the point is very rounded.

Any thoughts?

[Jake_Norwood]

I have long coveted a pair of these. But they're so expensive! If these could be produced for around 100 or even 150 dollars they could easily replace wasters. It seems to be that these would be easier to make than "swords."

Jake

[Guest]

Keith Myers has one of these which I handled very briefly. They are really very well balanced, sturdy and well made. They're not cheap but are high quality and will get a lot more use than a sharp weapon for most people and hold up to severe use better than a standard blunt I think. Perhaps Keith will chime in with his appraisal.

[Jake_Norwood]

I remember Keith's glowing review. I just really believe that there should/could be another avenue to getting these cheaper.

Jake

[ChrisThies]

If ever a deep group discount is negotiated on this item, let me know!